Study Summary
This trial will test a new substance prevention intervention delivered via web-app. It will last 30 days and focus on 5 substances: alcohol, marijuana, nicotine, prescription drugs, and illicit drugs. The goal is to change students' attitudes and perceptions in order to reduce substance use.
- Substance Abuse
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption
- Prescription Opioid Abuse
- Alcohol Consumption
- Cannabis Use
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
7 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Baseline
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
3 Treatment Groups
Comparison Group
1 of 3
Control Group
1 of 3
Prevention Group
1 of 3
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
600 Total Participants · 3 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: iSTART Web-app · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 30 · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:- Rainisch, Bethany K. W., Linn Dahlman, Jorge Vigil, and Myriam Forster. 2022. “Using a Multi-module Web-app to Prevent Substance Use Among Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution: Development and Evaluation Design”. BMC Public Health. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1186/s12889-022-13428-x.
- Bethany Rainisch 2021. "iSTART: A Campus & Community Initiative for Services in Tec-health". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05362357.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the enrolment criteria for this research extended to those aged 70 or above?
"This trial has set 18 as the minimum age for inclusion and 30 as the upper limit." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Who fits the criteria necessary to join this research endeavor?
"This experiment seeks 600 participants aged 18 to 30 who engage in binge drinking. In order for someone to be considered, they must meet two specific conditions: being enrolled as a student at Cal State Northridge and falling within the aforementioned age range." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How many participants are currently receiving treatment in this research experiment?
"Affirmative. The clinical trial's page on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that it is actively recruiting participants, with a starting date of February 20th 2021 and the most recent update being May 2nd 2022. 600 patients are sought for this study at 1 particular medical centre." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there still opportunities to join this clinical trial?
"Yes, the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that they are currently enlisting volunteers for this trial - which was first posted in February of 2021 and updated most recently in May of 2022. The research necessitates 600 individuals from 1 medical site to participate." - Anonymous Online Contributor